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Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Central Maine Medical Center

#BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Chart Management #Medical Assistant #Appointment Scheduling #Medical Certification #Cardiology #Clinical Services

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians with direct patient care and performing essential clerical and organizational tasks. They also manage appointment scheduling and maintain patient charts to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited medical assistant school. A current BLS certificate and at least one year of public contact experience are required.

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Job description

Overview Department

Cardiololgy
Schedule:
Full
Time, 40
Hours,
Days
Facility:
Central
Maine
Heart and
Vascular
Institute
Location: Lewiston, Maine, 04240 Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, clerical, environmental and organization tasks. Responsible for appointment scheduling and chart management. Provides Information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Conveys a positive image of organization.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for new hires effective April 2014. 2. Graduate from an accredited school of medical assistance. 3. Medical Assistant Certification, preferred. 4. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. 5. Minimum one year work experience in public contact job. 6. Work experience in health care preferred. Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf